Chapter VIII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

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plural of “academician” — someone elected to honorary membership in an academy

From this reading They were addressed to senators, deputies, clergymen, professors, academicians, people of society--all the motley crowd that is generally bidden to public receptions; and some larger boxes for the cards to the privileged guests asked to the first series of “little concerts.”

(of mail) marked with a destination

From this reading They were addressed to senators, deputies, clergymen, professors, academicians, people of society--all the motley crowd that is generally bidden to public receptions; and some larger boxes for the cards to the privileged guests asked to the first series of “little concerts.”

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading They were addressed to senators, deputies, clergymen, professors, academicians, people of society--all the motley crowd that is generally bidden to public receptions; and some larger boxes for the cards to the privileged guests asked to the first series of “little concerts.”

Having no one else present.

From this reading By some chance that morning they were alone together.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading On the table amidst the dessert, always a great feature in the Southerner’s meal, lay a box of cigars and a cup of vervain, which is the tea of the Provençal, and large boxes filled with cards of invitation to a series of concerts to be given by the Minister.

in the middle of; surrounded by

From this reading On the table amidst the dessert, always a great feature in the Southerner’s meal, lay a box of cigars and a cup of vervain, which is the tea of the Provençal, and large boxes filled with cards of invitation to a series of concerts to be given by the Minister.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The Minister and his wife had finished breakfast in their dining-room on the first floor, a room much too big and showy, that never could be thoroughly thawed out, even with heavy curtains and the heat of a furnace that warmed the whole house, and the steam from the hot dishes of a copious repast.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading They were addressed to senators, deputies, clergymen, professors, academicians, people of society--all the motley crowd that is generally bidden to public receptions; and some larger boxes for the cards to the privileged guests asked to the first series of “little concerts.”

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The Minister and his wife had finished breakfast in their dining-room on the first floor, a room much too big and showy, that never could be thoroughly thawed out, even with heavy curtains and the heat of a furnace that warmed the whole house, and the steam from the hot dishes of a copious repast.

inflected form of “bid” — propose a payment

From this reading They were addressed to senators, deputies, clergymen, professors, academicians, people of society--all the motley crowd that is generally bidden to public receptions; and some larger boxes for the cards to the privileged guests asked to the first series of “little concerts.”

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The Minister and his wife had finished breakfast in their dining-room on the first floor, a room much too big and showy, that never could be thoroughly thawed out, even with heavy curtains and the heat of a furnace that warmed the whole house, and the steam from the hot dishes of a copious repast.

a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading On the table amidst the dessert, always a great feature in the Southerner’s meal, lay a box of cigars and a cup of vervain, which is the tea of the Provençal, and large boxes filled with cards of invitation to a series of concerts to be given by the Minister.

plural of “box” — a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading On the table amidst the dessert, always a great feature in the Southerner’s meal, lay a box of cigars and a cup of vervain, which is the tea of the Provençal, and large boxes filled with cards of invitation to a series of concerts to be given by the Minister.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading The Minister and his wife had finished breakfast in their dining-room on the first floor, a room much too big and showy, that never could be thoroughly thawed out, even with heavy curtains and the heat of a furnace that warmed the whole house, and the steam from the hot dishes of a copious repast.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading By some chance that morning they were alone together.

a game played with playing cards

From this reading On the table amidst the dessert, always a great feature in the Southerner’s meal, lay a box of cigars and a cup of vervain, which is the tea of the Provençal, and large boxes filled with cards of invitation to a series of concerts to be given by the Minister.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading By some chance that morning they were alone together.

plural of “cigar” — a roll of tobacco for smoking

From this reading On the table amidst the dessert, always a great feature in the Southerner’s meal, lay a box of cigars and a cup of vervain, which is the tea of the Provençal, and large boxes filled with cards of invitation to a series of concerts to be given by the Minister.

plural of “clergyman” — a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church

From this reading They were addressed to senators, deputies, clergymen, professors, academicians, people of society--all the motley crowd that is generally bidden to public receptions; and some larger boxes for the cards to the privileged guests asked to the first series of “little concerts.”

plural of “concert” — a performance of music by players or singers not involving theatrical staging

From this reading On the table amidst the dessert, always a great feature in the Southerner’s meal, lay a box of cigars and a cup of vervain, which is the tea of the Provençal, and large boxes filled with cards of invitation to a series of concerts to be given by the Minister.

large in number or quantity (especially of discourse)

From this reading The Minister and his wife had finished breakfast in their dining-room on the first floor, a room much too big and showy, that never could be thoroughly thawed out, even with heavy curtains and the heat of a furnace that warmed the whole house, and the steam from the hot dishes of a copious repast.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading The Minister and his wife had finished breakfast in their dining-room on the first floor, a room much too big and showy, that never could be thoroughly thawed out, even with heavy curtains and the heat of a furnace that warmed the whole house, and the steam from the hot dishes of a copious repast.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading They were addressed to senators, deputies, clergymen, professors, academicians, people of society--all the motley crowd that is generally bidden to public receptions; and some larger boxes for the cards to the privileged guests asked to the first series of “little concerts.”

a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle

From this reading On the table amidst the dessert, always a great feature in the Southerner’s meal, lay a box of cigars and a cup of vervain, which is the tea of the Provençal, and large boxes filled with cards of invitation to a series of concerts to be given by the Minister.

plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)

From this reading The Minister and his wife had finished breakfast in their dining-room on the first floor, a room much too big and showy, that never could be thoroughly thawed out, even with heavy curtains and the heat of a furnace that warmed the whole house, and the steam from the hot dishes of a copious repast.

plural of “deputy” — someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies

From this reading They were addressed to senators, deputies, clergymen, professors, academicians, people of society--all the motley crowd that is generally bidden to public receptions; and some larger boxes for the cards to the privileged guests asked to the first series of “little concerts.”

a dish served as the last course of a meal

From this reading On the table amidst the dessert, always a great feature in the Southerner’s meal, lay a box of cigars and a cup of vervain, which is the tea of the Provençal, and large boxes filled with cards of invitation to a series of concerts to be given by the Minister.

a room used for dining

From this reading The Minister and his wife had finished breakfast in their dining-room on the first floor, a room much too big and showy, that never could be thoroughly thawed out, even with heavy curtains and the heat of a furnace that warmed the whole house, and the steam from the hot dishes of a copious repast.

plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food

From this reading The Minister and his wife had finished breakfast in their dining-room on the first floor, a room much too big and showy, that never could be thoroughly thawed out, even with heavy curtains and the heat of a furnace that warmed the whole house, and the steam from the hot dishes of a copious repast.

divisible by two

From this reading The Minister and his wife had finished breakfast in their dining-room on the first floor, a room much too big and showy, that never could be thoroughly thawed out, even with heavy curtains and the heat of a furnace that warmed the whole house, and the steam from the hot dishes of a copious repast.

a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading On the table amidst the dessert, always a great feature in the Southerner’s meal, lay a box of cigars and a cup of vervain, which is the tea of the Provençal, and large boxes filled with cards of invitation to a series of concerts to be given by the Minister.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading On the table amidst the dessert, always a great feature in the Southerner’s meal, lay a box of cigars and a cup of vervain, which is the tea of the Provençal, and large boxes filled with cards of invitation to a series of concerts to be given by the Minister.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading The Minister and his wife had finished breakfast in their dining-room on the first floor, a room much too big and showy, that never could be thoroughly thawed out, even with heavy curtains and the heat of a furnace that warmed the whole house, and the steam from the hot dishes of a copious repast.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The Minister and his wife had finished breakfast in their dining-room on the first floor, a room much too big and showy, that never could be thoroughly thawed out, even with heavy curtains and the heat of a furnace that warmed the whole house, and the steam from the hot dishes of a copious repast.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading The Minister and his wife had finished breakfast in their dining-room on the first floor, a room much too big and showy, that never could be thoroughly thawed out, even with heavy curtains and the heat of a furnace that warmed the whole house, and the steam from the hot dishes of a copious repast.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading They were addressed to senators, deputies, clergymen, professors, academicians, people of society--all the motley crowd that is generally bidden to public receptions; and some larger boxes for the cards to the privileged guests asked to the first series of “little concerts.”

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The Minister and his wife had finished breakfast in their dining-room on the first floor, a room much too big and showy, that never could be thoroughly thawed out, even with heavy curtains and the heat of a furnace that warmed the whole house, and the steam from the hot dishes of a copious repast.

an enclosed chamber in which heat is produced to heat buildings, destroy refuse, smelt or refine ores, etc.

From this reading The Minister and his wife had finished breakfast in their dining-room on the first floor, a room much too big and showy, that never could be thoroughly thawed out, even with heavy curtains and the heat of a furnace that warmed the whole house, and the steam from the hot dishes of a copious repast.

usually; as a rule

From this reading They were addressed to senators, deputies, clergymen, professors, academicians, people of society--all the motley crowd that is generally bidden to public receptions; and some larger boxes for the cards to the privileged guests asked to the first series of “little concerts.”

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading On the table amidst the dessert, always a great feature in the Southerner’s meal, lay a box of cigars and a cup of vervain, which is the tea of the Provençal, and large boxes filled with cards of invitation to a series of concerts to be given by the Minister.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading On the table amidst the dessert, always a great feature in the Southerner’s meal, lay a box of cigars and a cup of vervain, which is the tea of the Provençal, and large boxes filled with cards of invitation to a series of concerts to be given by the Minister.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading They were addressed to senators, deputies, clergymen, professors, academicians, people of society--all the motley crowd that is generally bidden to public receptions; and some larger boxes for the cards to the privileged guests asked to the first series of “little concerts.”

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The Minister and his wife had finished breakfast in their dining-room on the first floor, a room much too big and showy, that never could be thoroughly thawed out, even with heavy curtains and the heat of a furnace that warmed the whole house, and the steam from the hot dishes of a copious repast.

a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature

From this reading The Minister and his wife had finished breakfast in their dining-room on the first floor, a room much too big and showy, that never could be thoroughly thawed out, even with heavy curtains and the heat of a furnace that warmed the whole house, and the steam from the hot dishes of a copious repast.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading The Minister and his wife had finished breakfast in their dining-room on the first floor, a room much too big and showy, that never could be thoroughly thawed out, even with heavy curtains and the heat of a furnace that warmed the whole house, and the steam from the hot dishes of a copious repast.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading The Minister and his wife had finished breakfast in their dining-room on the first floor, a room much too big and showy, that never could be thoroughly thawed out, even with heavy curtains and the heat of a furnace that warmed the whole house, and the steam from the hot dishes of a copious repast.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading The Minister and his wife had finished breakfast in their dining-room on the first floor, a room much too big and showy, that never could be thoroughly thawed out, even with heavy curtains and the heat of a furnace that warmed the whole house, and the steam from the hot dishes of a copious repast.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading The Minister and his wife had finished breakfast in their dining-room on the first floor, a room much too big and showy, that never could be thoroughly thawed out, even with heavy curtains and the heat of a furnace that warmed the whole house, and the steam from the hot dishes of a copious repast.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The Minister and his wife had finished breakfast in their dining-room on the first floor, a room much too big and showy, that never could be thoroughly thawed out, even with heavy curtains and the heat of a furnace that warmed the whole house, and the steam from the hot dishes of a copious repast.

a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading On the table amidst the dessert, always a great feature in the Southerner’s meal, lay a box of cigars and a cup of vervain, which is the tea of the Provençal, and large boxes filled with cards of invitation to a series of concerts to be given by the Minister.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading On the table amidst the dessert, always a great feature in the Southerner’s meal, lay a box of cigars and a cup of vervain, which is the tea of the Provençal, and large boxes filled with cards of invitation to a series of concerts to be given by the Minister.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading On the table amidst the dessert, always a great feature in the Southerner’s meal, lay a box of cigars and a cup of vervain, which is the tea of the Provençal, and large boxes filled with cards of invitation to a series of concerts to be given by the Minister.

large or big relative to something else

From this reading They were addressed to senators, deputies, clergymen, professors, academicians, people of society--all the motley crowd that is generally bidden to public receptions; and some larger boxes for the cards to the privileged guests asked to the first series of “little concerts.”

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading On the table amidst the dessert, always a great feature in the Southerner’s meal, lay a box of cigars and a cup of vervain, which is the tea of the Provençal, and large boxes filled with cards of invitation to a series of concerts to be given by the Minister.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading They were addressed to senators, deputies, clergymen, professors, academicians, people of society--all the motley crowd that is generally bidden to public receptions; and some larger boxes for the cards to the privileged guests asked to the first series of “little concerts.”

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading On the table amidst the dessert, always a great feature in the Southerner’s meal, lay a box of cigars and a cup of vervain, which is the tea of the Provençal, and large boxes filled with cards of invitation to a series of concerts to be given by the Minister.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading The Minister and his wife had finished breakfast in their dining-room on the first floor, a room much too big and showy, that never could be thoroughly thawed out, even with heavy curtains and the heat of a furnace that warmed the whole house, and the steam from the hot dishes of a copious repast.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading By some chance that morning they were alone together.

a collection containing a variety of sorts of things

From this reading They were addressed to senators, deputies, clergymen, professors, academicians, people of society--all the motley crowd that is generally bidden to public receptions; and some larger boxes for the cards to the privileged guests asked to the first series of “little concerts.”

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The Minister and his wife had finished breakfast in their dining-room on the first floor, a room much too big and showy, that never could be thoroughly thawed out, even with heavy curtains and the heat of a furnace that warmed the whole house, and the steam from the hot dishes of a copious repast.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading The Minister and his wife had finished breakfast in their dining-room on the first floor, a room much too big and showy, that never could be thoroughly thawed out, even with heavy curtains and the heat of a furnace that warmed the whole house, and the steam from the hot dishes of a copious repast.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading RENEWAL OF YOUTH.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The Minister and his wife had finished breakfast in their dining-room on the first floor, a room much too big and showy, that never could be thoroughly thawed out, even with heavy curtains and the heat of a furnace that warmed the whole house, and the steam from the hot dishes of a copious repast.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The Minister and his wife had finished breakfast in their dining-room on the first floor, a room much too big and showy, that never could be thoroughly thawed out, even with heavy curtains and the heat of a furnace that warmed the whole house, and the steam from the hot dishes of a copious repast.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading They were addressed to senators, deputies, clergymen, professors, academicians, people of society--all the motley crowd that is generally bidden to public receptions; and some larger boxes for the cards to the privileged guests asked to the first series of “little concerts.”

blessed with privileges

From this reading They were addressed to senators, deputies, clergymen, professors, academicians, people of society--all the motley crowd that is generally bidden to public receptions; and some larger boxes for the cards to the privileged guests asked to the first series of “little concerts.”

plural of “professor” — someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading They were addressed to senators, deputies, clergymen, professors, academicians, people of society--all the motley crowd that is generally bidden to public receptions; and some larger boxes for the cards to the privileged guests asked to the first series of “little concerts.”

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From this reading On the table amidst the dessert, always a great feature in the Southerner’s meal, lay a box of cigars and a cup of vervain, which is the tea of the Provençal, and large boxes filled with cards of invitation to a series of concerts to be given by the Minister.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading They were addressed to senators, deputies, clergymen, professors, academicians, people of society--all the motley crowd that is generally bidden to public receptions; and some larger boxes for the cards to the privileged guests asked to the first series of “little concerts.”

plural of “reception” — the manner in which something is greeted

From this reading They were addressed to senators, deputies, clergymen, professors, academicians, people of society--all the motley crowd that is generally bidden to public receptions; and some larger boxes for the cards to the privileged guests asked to the first series of “little concerts.”

the conversion of wasteland into land suitable for use of habitation or cultivation

From this reading RENEWAL OF YOUTH.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading The Minister and his wife had finished breakfast in their dining-room on the first floor, a room much too big and showy, that never could be thoroughly thawed out, even with heavy curtains and the heat of a furnace that warmed the whole house, and the steam from the hot dishes of a copious repast.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading The Minister and his wife had finished breakfast in their dining-room on the first floor, a room much too big and showy, that never could be thoroughly thawed out, even with heavy curtains and the heat of a furnace that warmed the whole house, and the steam from the hot dishes of a copious repast.

plural of “senator” — a member of a senate

From this reading They were addressed to senators, deputies, clergymen, professors, academicians, people of society--all the motley crowd that is generally bidden to public receptions; and some larger boxes for the cards to the privileged guests asked to the first series of “little concerts.”

similar things placed in order or happening one after another

From this reading On the table amidst the dessert, always a great feature in the Southerner’s meal, lay a box of cigars and a cup of vervain, which is the tea of the Provençal, and large boxes filled with cards of invitation to a series of concerts to be given by the Minister.

marked by ostentation but often tasteless

From this reading The Minister and his wife had finished breakfast in their dining-room on the first floor, a room much too big and showy, that never could be thoroughly thawed out, even with heavy curtains and the heat of a furnace that warmed the whole house, and the steam from the hot dishes of a copious repast.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading They were addressed to senators, deputies, clergymen, professors, academicians, people of society--all the motley crowd that is generally bidden to public receptions; and some larger boxes for the cards to the privileged guests asked to the first series of “little concerts.”

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading By some chance that morning they were alone together.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading On the table amidst the dessert, always a great feature in the Southerner’s meal, lay a box of cigars and a cup of vervain, which is the tea of the Provençal, and large boxes filled with cards of invitation to a series of concerts to be given by the Minister.

travel by means of steam power

From this reading The Minister and his wife had finished breakfast in their dining-room on the first floor, a room much too big and showy, that never could be thoroughly thawed out, even with heavy curtains and the heat of a furnace that warmed the whole house, and the steam from the hot dishes of a copious repast.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading On the table amidst the dessert, always a great feature in the Southerner’s meal, lay a box of cigars and a cup of vervain, which is the tea of the Provençal, and large boxes filled with cards of invitation to a series of concerts to be given by the Minister.

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading On the table amidst the dessert, always a great feature in the Southerner’s meal, lay a box of cigars and a cup of vervain, which is the tea of the Provençal, and large boxes filled with cards of invitation to a series of concerts to be given by the Minister.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The Minister and his wife had finished breakfast in their dining-room on the first floor, a room much too big and showy, that never could be thoroughly thawed out, even with heavy curtains and the heat of a furnace that warmed the whole house, and the steam from the hot dishes of a copious repast.

no longer frozen solid

From this reading The Minister and his wife had finished breakfast in their dining-room on the first floor, a room much too big and showy, that never could be thoroughly thawed out, even with heavy curtains and the heat of a furnace that warmed the whole house, and the steam from the hot dishes of a copious repast.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The Minister and his wife had finished breakfast in their dining-room on the first floor, a room much too big and showy, that never could be thoroughly thawed out, even with heavy curtains and the heat of a furnace that warmed the whole house, and the steam from the hot dishes of a copious repast.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The Minister and his wife had finished breakfast in their dining-room on the first floor, a room much too big and showy, that never could be thoroughly thawed out, even with heavy curtains and the heat of a furnace that warmed the whole house, and the steam from the hot dishes of a copious repast.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading By some chance that morning they were alone together.

in an exhaustive manner

From this reading The Minister and his wife had finished breakfast in their dining-room on the first floor, a room much too big and showy, that never could be thoroughly thawed out, even with heavy curtains and the heat of a furnace that warmed the whole house, and the steam from the hot dishes of a copious repast.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading On the table amidst the dessert, always a great feature in the Southerner’s meal, lay a box of cigars and a cup of vervain, which is the tea of the Provençal, and large boxes filled with cards of invitation to a series of concerts to be given by the Minister.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading By some chance that morning they were alone together.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading The Minister and his wife had finished breakfast in their dining-room on the first floor, a room much too big and showy, that never could be thoroughly thawed out, even with heavy curtains and the heat of a furnace that warmed the whole house, and the steam from the hot dishes of a copious repast.

any of numerous tropical or subtropical American plants of the genus Verbena grown for their showy spikes of variously colored flowers

From this reading On the table amidst the dessert, always a great feature in the Southerner’s meal, lay a box of cigars and a cup of vervain, which is the tea of the Provençal, and large boxes filled with cards of invitation to a series of concerts to be given by the Minister.

having been warmed up

From this reading The Minister and his wife had finished breakfast in their dining-room on the first floor, a room much too big and showy, that never could be thoroughly thawed out, even with heavy curtains and the heat of a furnace that warmed the whole house, and the steam from the hot dishes of a copious repast.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading By some chance that morning they were alone together.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading On the table amidst the dessert, always a great feature in the Southerner’s meal, lay a box of cigars and a cup of vervain, which is the tea of the Provençal, and large boxes filled with cards of invitation to a series of concerts to be given by the Minister.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading The Minister and his wife had finished breakfast in their dining-room on the first floor, a room much too big and showy, that never could be thoroughly thawed out, even with heavy curtains and the heat of a furnace that warmed the whole house, and the steam from the hot dishes of a copious repast.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading The Minister and his wife had finished breakfast in their dining-room on the first floor, a room much too big and showy, that never could be thoroughly thawed out, even with heavy curtains and the heat of a furnace that warmed the whole house, and the steam from the hot dishes of a copious repast.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The Minister and his wife had finished breakfast in their dining-room on the first floor, a room much too big and showy, that never could be thoroughly thawed out, even with heavy curtains and the heat of a furnace that warmed the whole house, and the steam from the hot dishes of a copious repast.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading RENEWAL OF YOUTH.